Leukoplakia of the bladder Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Professor Ugur Boylu is a leading specialist in robotic and endoscopic urology at Liv Hospital Ulus, focusing on minimally invasive bladder treatments.

• Completed a two-year fellowship in robotics and endourology at Tulane University School of Medicine in the USA
• Uses endourology techniques to treat bladder wall lesions through the urethra without making external incisions
• Published over 70 scientific papers on urological oncology and surgical outcomes
• Awarded Best First Paper at the National Urology Congress for his clinical research
• Active member of the Endourology Society and the Turkish Urology Association

EDUCATION:

2000 - SSK Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, .

1996 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

EXPERIENCE:

2019 - Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital

2017 - 2019 - Private Adatıp Kurtköy Hospital

2005 - 2017 - Private Avicenna Umut Hospital

2003 - 2005 - SSK Yalova Regional Hospital

2002 - 2003 - Kayseri Military Hospital

Dr. Selcuk Silay is a pediatric urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He won the Crystal Matula Award as European Academician of the Year. He specializes in robot-assisted surgery for complex urological conditions in children.

• Performed over 100 pediatric robotic surgeries.
• Completed over 300 pediatric laparoscopic and 300 closed kidney stone surgeries.
• Trained in pediatric robotic surgery at Texas Children's Hospital, USA.
• Former Head of Pediatric Urology at Istanbul Medeniyet University.

Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urology professor at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in uro-oncology and minimally invasive stone surgeries. Dr. Akay completed training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester, USA. He treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, male infertility, and bladder disorders.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and academic textbook chapters.
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
• Performs specialized procedures like HoLEP and microsurgical varicocelectomy.
• Practices at a university hospital with a 94% kidney transplant success rate.

Dr. Fatih Kurtuluş is a FEBU-certified urologist and professor at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic surgery and endourology for bladder and prostate conditions. Dr. Kurtuluş won the 2015 Urooncology Research Award for his work on radical prostatectomy.

• Certified by the European Board of Urology (FEBU).
• Performed research fellowships at Heidelberg University and Milan San Raffaele Hospital.
• Winner of best presentation awards at both AUA and EAU congresses.
• Uses the da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.

Professor Tolga Akman is a leading uro-oncology specialist at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital, where he leads the department in managing complex bladder conditions.

• Specialises in laparoscopic urology and minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine at a major university-affiliated hospital
• Expert in managing both benign and malignant bladder pathologies
• Experienced in reconstructive surgery for the urinary tract and bladder wall
• Active researcher in uro-oncology with numerous professional medical contributions

Professor Ihsan Karaman is a distinguished urologist who previously served as the Chief of Urology at a major training and research hospital for over a decade.

• Specialises in uro-oncology and bladder disorders at Medistate Hospital Istanbul
• Holds a subspecialty qualification in paediatric urology for complex congenital cases
• Founded the Euroasian Urooncological Association to improve surgical standards
• Serves on the Scientific Programme Council of the Société Internationale d'Urologie
• Published over 300 academic papers on advanced urological health and surgical outcomes

Associate Professor Mehmet Fatih Akbulut is a highly regarded urologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with international training from the University of Michigan Medical School.

• Specialises in uro-oncology and managing non-muscle invasive bladder conditions
• Uses laser lithotripsy and flexible ureteroscopy – precise techniques for bladder and urinary tract procedures
• Recognised peer-reviewed researcher with 30+ publications on surgical outcomes and patient recovery
• Former Chief Resident and Associate Professor at Haseki Training and Research Hospital